I realise that this is meant to be a tech column, so I hope you forgive me because rather than writing about technology this time round I have decided to focus on BlackBerry instead. FULL STORY >

The global processor market is set to deliver year-on-year shipment growth overall, thanks to healthy mobile device segments. FULL STORY >

Android as a mobile platform and phablets prove to be popular buying factors for smartphone users during Q3 2013, whilst Windows Phone also shows strong growth. FULL STORY >

2013 was certainly a challenging year for businesses, as they tried to manage the pressures to adapt to rising and surfacing technology trends, whilst juggling the changing demands of both customers and their own employees. However, for us, there were three key trends... FULL STORY >

Logitech has managed to impress us of late with both its gaming mice and gaming keyboards. How does its 7.1 channel gaming headset, the G430, fare? FULL STORY >

Whether your firelighting skills range from forging an occasional braai all the way up to being able show Bear Grylls a trick or two, technology is at hand to help you make a fire in a jiffy. FULL STORY >

Google releases the latest Android usage info revealing which version of the mobile platform is used most on user's mobile devices. FULL STORY >

Here’s some good news for tech orientated seasoned travelers – soon they will be able to use most of their devices unhindered during takeoff and landing. FULL STORY >

Strategy Analytics reveals that global smartphone shipments have reached the quarter billion market mark over the course of Q3 2013. FULL STORY >

LG announces its smartphone with a curved display in the G Flex right on the heels of Samsung unveiling the Galaxy Round. FULL STORY >

When it comes to gaming accessories, we were particularly pleased that the G500s gaming mouse escaped its cage and darted across our desk. FULL STORY >

Smartwatches are expected to become the next big thing and the Cookoo aims to put local users ahead of the wearable tech curb. FULL STORY >

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Samsung unveils its new Galaxy Round smartphone which packs a curved display. FULL STORY >

They innovate with tech, but the real geniuses at Apple are in the marketing department, writes Deep Fried Man. FULL STORY >